Comparison

MSK Physio vs NeuroStudy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MSK Physio

A comprehensive reference tool for physiotherapists, offering detailed information on musculoskeletal anatomy, joint mechanics, muscle actions, special tests, and neurological assessments. Designed as a handy revision aid for students and professionals.

Highlights
  • Joint information (type, range of motion, patterns)
  • Muscle details (origin, insertion, innervation, action)
  • Ligament attachments and function
  • Special tests for joints and conditions
  • Neurodynamic testing and assessments
  • Red/yellow flag screening
  • Anatomical planes and axes
Features
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MSK Physio App is a brand new innovative app for physiotherapists created by Johnson Physio. It is aimed at physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal outpatients and contains information about: General info: planes axis of movement terms of relation Joints - each joint has it's own page which contains information about: type of joint range of movement capsular pattern close and loose packed positions muscles that act on the joint convex/concave rule for the joint Muscles - split into upper limb, lower limb and spinal/trunk and contains information about: origin insertion innervation action Ligaments - split into each joint and contains information about: attachments function Special tests - describes what is being tested, how to perform the test and positive result for: each joint proprioception coordination balance thoracic outlet syndrome cervical artery dysfunction Neuro: dermatomes and peripheral nerve innervation myotomes reflexes special tests neurodynamic testing Red flags, yellow flags and special questions for general health Abbreviations References The app is not intended to replace text books but to be a handy revision aid. It has been designed for students, newly-qualified or rotational physiotherapists working in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. It may also be useful for any healthcare professional who works in the musculoskeletal speciality.

About

NeuroStudy

This app offers neurologists and trainees step-by-step guidance for performing specialized neurophysiological studies like NCS and SSEP. It includes essential reference values for efficient testing and report writing, aiding in practical applications.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step guidance for neurophysiological studies
  • Reference values for NCS, SSEP, MEP
  • Educational insights for professionals
  • User-friendly interface
  • Assists with practical procedures
Features
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A practical tool for neurologists, neurophysiology professionals and trainees. This app provides step-by-step guidance for performing Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SSEP), Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP), and other specialized studies. It also includes reference values for quick and easy access during testing and writing reports. - Step-by-Step Guidance - Reference Values - Educational Insights - User-Friendly Interface Designed to assist with practical applications, this app focuses on procedures and key reference information. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/_z5n849PnAw

Screenshots

MSK Physio4 screens
NeuroStudy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NeuroStudy at 100% against MSK Physio's 0%. NeuroStudy also leads on price (Free vs $7.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). MSK Physio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NeuroStudy is free to download; MSK Physio costs $7.99 up front. NeuroStudy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MSK Physio asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeuroStudy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MSK Physio's written reviews are positive against 100% of NeuroStudy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, NeuroStudy every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MSK Physio versus NeuroStudy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSK PhysioNeuroStudy
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEmma JohnsonNeuroStudy

Customer experience

MSK Physio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NeuroStudy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MSK Physio

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NeuroStudy

One-time1
  • full version$11.99

Questions

Is MSK Physio free?
MSK Physio costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NeuroStudy free?
NeuroStudy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MSK Physio or NeuroStudy?
NeuroStudy is rated higher. MSK Physio averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NeuroStudy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MSK Physio or NeuroStudy have ads?
Neither MSK Physio nor NeuroStudy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSK Physio or NeuroStudy?
MSK Physio ships an update every 41 months, and NeuroStudy every 6 months. Most recently, MSK Physio was updated on September 23, 2026 and NeuroStudy on September 18, 2026.

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